Tag Archives: adventure

7 Day Itinerary for Cape Cod and the Islands

A local’s guide to exploring and relaxing in the best towns on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Total Days: 7 days | Accommodations: Hotels | Traveled with: Family | Transportation: Car rental on the Cape and MV.  Bike riding in Nantucket | Type of Trip: Beaches and scenic New England attractions and seafood  | Highlights: Chatham Bar’s Inn, sandy […]

Cape Town Bucket List

Check these off your Cape Town travel list and you’re guaranteed to have a fantastic trip! Hike the trailsGet some fresh air and enjoy the beautiful mountains overlooking Cape Town. Lion’s Head is a 45 minute- an hour hike with some scrambling at the top. Just enough exercise and adventure to feel really good about it! […]

Lessons Learned on a South African Safari

Just a few fun facts and tips to inspire a South African trip, motivate that delayed booking, or dazzle fellow adventurers! Click here for my specific Kruger Park experience at The Shishangeni Lodge. Kruger National Park is the largest game reserve in Africa. Only a certain amount of visitors are allowed per day and camps […]

Best 12 Day South Africa Itinerary For First Time Visitors

This is an ideal itinerary for first timers who want a true safari experience and to explore as much of Cape Town as possible. We worked with Siyabona to plan the transfers, accommodations and safari around Kruger. Meanwhile in Cape Town, we chose to spend time in the V&A, Stellenbosch and along Camp’s Bay which […]

3 Days in Hong Kong Itinerary

Total Days: 3 Days | Accommodations: Hotel on Hong Kong Island | Transportation: Walking, subway, taxis are inexpensive | Traveled With: 2 Girlfriends | Type of Trip: Focus on Sightseeing | Highlights:  Views, Buddhist temples, Food DAY 1 At a glimpse: Views and food rewards on Hong Kong IslandTravel Agenda: Take a taxi to Unar […]

One Week in Bangkok + Krabi, Thailand Itinerary

Total Days: 7 Days including travel | Accommodations: Bankgkok Hotel in the Banglamphu area, Krabi hotel on Ao Nang main road | Transportation: Flight from Bangkok to Krabi, walking, and taxis are inexpensive.  At least one Tuk Tuk ride in Bangkok is necessary | Traveled With: 2 Girlfriends | Type of Trip: Focus on Sightseeing […]

Thailand Must-Do and Must-Eat

Six of the things you should experience in Thailand, that aren’t sunbathing on the beach! Thailand is an incredible country with scenic beaches and idyllic islands. Although it is the picture-perfect place to relax, it’s also an opportunity to experience a unique city scene and culture deeply influenced by the belief system and values of […]

Lessons Learned in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is very hilly.  And despite being a major concrete jungle with the highest number of skyscrapers in the world, it also has a lot of rural areas with parks and forests. Locals will take photos of people that look foreign.  Consider it a compliment! The rules of the road are minimal so be […]

Top 10 New York City Experiences

NYC is one of the best cities in the world because of its culture and energy. The variety of experiences is unparalleled anywhere else in the world. If you’re looking for excuses to visit or unique things to do, these are my personal top ten experiences since I moved to the city. 1. Summer Day […]

Keep This in Mind Before Going on a Hot Air Balloon in Cappadocia

There’s no guarantee your flight will take off, even if the forecast looks good. Wind can be a factor and the rule of thumb is that the balloons don’t fly when the wind is over 10mph. To avoid disappointment, plan for at least three mornings in Cappadocia and book a flight for the first morning […]